Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader - New York/New Jersey

Raising Canes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader to support new restaurant openings and oversee training teams. This dynamic role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to company standards, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and have a passion for developing others. Join a company dedicated to growth and excellence, where your contributions will help shape the future of the restaurant industry.

Benefits

Company-provided Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) With Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Sick Time

Casual Work Attire

Weekly Pay

Pet Insurance

8 Paid Holidays a Year

Access to Financial Advisors

Early Closure for Company Events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience required.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads training team and oversees trainer development.
• Manages new restaurant setup and ensures operational standards.
• Executes shift management and enforces company policies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Management Experience

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Some College

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Starting from $72,500-78,000 annually plus monthly training incentive of $750*
*Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications etc.
*Monthly incentives after training vary and are based on restaurant profitability

At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers we serve only the best tasting and most craveable chicken finger meals. It’s our ONE LOVE. Our Crew make it happen, our Culture makes it unique and the Community makes it all worthwhile.

Every talented Crewmember in our Restaurant Support Office (RSO) is important to our success and a value to our rapidly growing Company. We all work with a sense of purpose and focus on our chicken finger meals, Customers, Crew, Communities and Company Culture. We are constantly striving to Raise The Bar. The future for Raising Cane’s is growth focused and we’re on the path to being one of the top 10 restaurant companies in the United States.

Benefits offered for all Full-time Restaurant Managers:

• Company-provided Life and Disability insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
• 401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older)
• Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Crewmember Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Perks & Rewards for Restaurant Managers:

• Weekly Pay!*
• Competitive pay + monthly bonus
• Paid Time Off & Sick time
• 8 paid Holidays a year**
• Early closure for company events
• Casual Work Attire
• *Raising Cane's pays weekly, except in some states (e.g., California) where the company pays bi-weekly.
• **Some locations may vary

Job Description

Your Role at Raising Cane’s:

The Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader is an Assistant Restaurant Leader with Raising Cane’s that is also responsible for supporting new restaurant openings (NRO) by providing oversight of the training team and supporting their development. The Assistant Growth Restaurant Leader is also responsible for training the hourly restaurant managers and Assistant Restaurant Leaders while deployed. This role will be tasked with supporting the day-to-day operations of the restaurant before and after opening, and upholding Raising Cane’s standards and culture in all areas of restaurant operations. The Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader will lead NRO when needed.

The physical work environment includes working in a fast-paced kitchen environment (which requires extended periods of physical exertion, such as walking, standing, lifting and bending) and interacting with customers. It also includes both inside and outside work in varied temperatures, working with and around food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, commercial cleaning products that require the use of personal protective equipment and physical activities necessary to complete the responsibilities of the job.

Your Impact and Responsibilities:

Leads the training team and oversees trainer development

Leads the new restaurant setup and organization and ensures full and accurate completion

Enforces Raising Cane’s policies and standards

Executes shift management meeting Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards

Performs restaurant performance standards observation walks and uses tools to document results and take corrective action when needed

Supports in strategy planning and execution in all areas of operations

Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements for Success:

Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing

Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills

Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively

Able to recognize problems, set goals, create plans and convert plans into action to solve problems

Proficient in a variety of technology systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly

Able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends and travel as needed for work-related functions and training

3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience

Advanced knowledge of labor laws, staffing, scheduling, people and cost management

New restaurant opening experience preferred

Must be 18 years of age or older

High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred

Possess a valid driver’s license

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the company

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey on August 26, 1996.